By: Alli Weiss Holiday season is fast approaching, but don’t let your gift list swallow your wallet whole. These gift ideas have all the class for half the cash. Francescas’s Collections “Cherokee Necklace” Chic and unique, this necklace is for the stylish sweetheart in your life. The striking bronze chain and neutral feathers are staples [...]
By: Sarah Siguenza It’s the most wonderful time of the year: when family and friends gather for celebrations, the time for skiing and s’mores and the time when everyone’s wallets start to feel much lighter. If the dollars start disappearing faster than the snow on the sidewalk, it is definitely time to step back and [...]
By: Sasha Hoherchak Zoo Lights at the National Zoo One of the most popular shows is the National Zoo’s ZooLights. The Zoo presents a display of thousands of sparkling lights featuring sculptures of the most popular animals, such as pandas, elephants, sea lions, and an octopus. “Last year, my family and I went to ZooLights [...]
By: Claire Yan As the end of the semester draws near, students feel pressure to do exceptionally well on their last few assignments in order to bring their final grades up. But despite their efforts, many students are all too familiar with the disappointment of getting a lower grade than expected on a final paper, [...]
By: Gabby Siskind On Feb. 1, 2004, viewers’ jaws dropped as they witnessed Justin Timberlake expose Janet Jackson’s breast during the Super Bowl halftime show. After the incident, the Federal Communications Commissions fined CBS $550,000 for what was referred to as a “wardrobe malfunction.” The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 2008 that CBS [...]
By: Paige Hymson When it comes to receiving the news, the public usually frequents reoccurring stations for their favorite anchors. Just like people enjoy getting their haircut from the same person, viewers often become loyal followers of many news anchors. Popular news personalities like Katie Couric from the “Today” show and Anderson Cooper from CNN [...]
By: Becky Kaminsky As the New Year gets closer, many reflect on some of the most chat-worthy events of 2011, including TV commercials. While Super Bowl XLV showcased adorable ads like Volkswagen’s mini Darth Vader, it was also the birthplace for some commercials that should definitely be placed on the naughty list. “Whoa, too much!” [...]
By: Clare Wise It’s that time of year again – slowly, but surely, students are trading in tank tops for North Face jackets, flip-flops for boots, and skirts for sweats. As the winter creeps up, it can be hard to find something in your closet more appealing than your old hoodie, but incorporating your favorite [...]
By: Casey Leins You walk into a bare box of a room that has nothing but cinderblock walls and a couple of beds, desks and dressers. There are no colors or decorations anywhere to be seen. Each school year, University of Maryland students find themselves asking, “How do I turn this into a place that [...]
By: Michelle Goliger Getting dressed, whether for class on a Monday morning or a night of parting on Fraternity Row, can be a process. Chunky sweaters for the chilly November weather? Check. Fitted skirts and dresses for weekends? Check. Loose tank tops to wear with jeans and leggings? Check. Unfortunately, a closet full of clothes [...]
